Cu
Legal name: University Of Colorado
- USDOT
- 364146
- Based in
- Boulder, CO 80303 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 161 trucks, 230 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1989
Boulder, CO → Steamboat Springs, CO · Short-haul move
About 104 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,110–$3,140, delivery in 1–2 days, 120 carriers on the Boulder side and 9 in Steamboat Springs.
Moving from Boulder to Steamboat Springs is a short-haul move of roughly 104 road miles, heading west within Colorado.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 30 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,110 and $3,140, before packing or storage.
On the Boulder side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (30 of them authorized for interstate work), and 9 around Steamboat Springs (1 interstate). For an in-state move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Steamboat Springs.
Boulder has a population of about 105,689 and Steamboat Springs about 13,000. Boulder is considerably denser (4,116 people per square mile versus 1,337), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,110 | $2,570 | $3,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,380 | $4,120 | $5,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,640 | $5,660 | $6,910 |
$260–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,110–$3,140
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Boulder, CO → Steamboat Springs, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: University Of Colorado
Legal name: All My Sons Of Boulder LLC
Legal name: Man & A Van Moving INC
Legal name: Your Colorado Movers LLC
Legal name: Rocket Cat LLC
Legal name: Cc Services LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,330 to $1,980 for a studio, $1,330 to $1,980 for a one-bedroom, $2,110 to $3,140 for a two-bedroom, $3,380 to $5,020 for a three-bedroom and $4,640 to $6,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 104 road miles (89 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 30 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
No. Because both Boulder and Steamboat Springs are in Colorado, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $260 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,640. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Boulder–Steamboat Springs corridor.